Bond villain

Definition

An evil genius, usually of significant power and means, who attempts to take over (or destroy) the world.

Etymology

From Bond + villain. A reference to the typical villains of James Bond movies.

Example Sentences

• "Cheney’s turned into a James Bond villain."
• "One hundred NR employees come under his authority. "Doing some of the frontline roles has enabled me to understand more around my own decision-making and how it affects the frontline. I say to people I'm not this Bond villain, sitting upstairs, stroking a cat!"